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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.84, 4,447.92 and 1,116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.84, 4,447.92 and 1,116.79 is: 1,674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.84 : 4,447.92 = 1,116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.84/4,447.92 = 1,116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.84x = 4,447.92 × 1,116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.84x = 4,967,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,392.58/2,965.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.87

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